R.B. Cycle Graphic (Folmer $ Schwing)

[mark]

Western bellows kicks ass at least they did about 8 years ago. Not on the OP side of the Atlantic.

[csb999]

GAS = gear acquisition syndrome

[Sully75]

if the bellows are really shot, I think you can use gaffers tape to fix them. At least that's what I did. Saves you having to buy a new set if you aren't sure if you are going to keep the camera.

[Reinhold]

I tried taping the bellows, but they're paper thin and as brittle as dried soap bubbles

Those of you that have these cameras know that the bellows must collapse down to almost zero thickness, or the case won't close. Any fabric significantly thicker than the original bellows could mean chopping a few pleats off to make a thinner collapsed package. I had a similar problem a few years ago with a very reputable bellows maker...

Reinhold

www.classicBWphoto.com
if that doesn't work, try: http://mysite.verizon.net/res14rg7y/

[jimgalli]

Reinhold, I think you should fit a new bellows and make some fuzzy pictures. Great fun! The back comes completely off that camera and a #8 Cirkut outfit can take it's place. Just in case you're wishing for a 5 foot long negative. See how this G. A. S. happens

[Reinhold]

Drooooooool...

G.A.S., it's a wonderful feeling....

Reinhold

www.classicBWphoto.com
if that doesn't work, try: http://mysite.verizon.net/res14rg7y/

[2F/2F]

Western Bellows (AKA Jim Ormond), near L.A., CA, U.S.A. did a great job on my Kodak #2's bellows.

Phone: 909-980-0606

[Ektagraphic]

patrick

http://www.apug.org/forums/forum45/5...list-time.html

good luck trying to stay immune ... being broke helps

Oh I see. I have had that extremely badly for a while and didn't even know that those analog scientists came up with a name for it